UT vs. SCAD

Comparable Facts

Compare The University of Tampa in Tampa, FL with Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Savannah College of Art and Design is larger than UT based on total student enrollment (18,550 students vs. 11,433 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The University of Tampa is located in Tampa, FL (Large City setting); Savannah College of Art and Design is in Savannah, GA (Midsize City setting).
• The University of Tampa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The University of Tampa 17:1; Savannah College of Art and Design 21:1.

UT vs. SCAD Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UT or SCAD? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tampa than SCAD ($35,679 vs. $50,821).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 19.4% lower than at Savannah College of Art and Design ($14,612 vs. $18,123).
• Savannah College of Art and Design is 21% more expensive for in-state tuition than UT (about $7,222 more per year; $41,630.00 vs. $34,408.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 21% higher at SCAD than at The University of Tampa (about $7,222 more per year; $41,630.00 vs. $34,408.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than at The University of Tampa (98% vs. 90%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tampa students is 23.8% larger than aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students ($15,945 vs. $12,884).

UT vs. SCAD Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UT or SCAD? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between SCAD and UT.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at The University of Tampa (1160) is 10 points higher than at SCAD (1150).
• Incoming UT students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (25 vs. 24 at SCAD).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: The University of Tampa 1070/1240; Savannah College of Art and Design 1030/1270.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: The University of Tampa 23/28; Savannah College of Art and Design 21/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UT - Test optional; SCAD - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UT (3.5).
• SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than UT (40.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 16.6% at UT vs. 26.4% at SCAD.

UT vs. SCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UT and SCAD? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Savannah College of Art and Design's six-year graduation rate (64%) is higher than The University of Tampa's (57%).
• Graduates from The University of Tampa earn a median of about $12,000 more per year than SCAD graduates about ten years after starting college ($51,800 vs. $39,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, The University of Tampa graduates have a $1,443 lower median loan debt than SCAD graduates ($25,557 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, UT graduates have an estimated $15 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than SCAD graduates ($264 vs. $279).
• More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.